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Build Your Skills. Earn a Microcredential. Share Your Success.

The job market in New Brunswick is evolving fast. With new opportunities and growing skill gaps across industries, staying ahead isn’t just an advantage—it’s essential. That’s where ½ûÂþÌìÌà Microcredentials come in: short, focused programs developed in partnership with local employers to help you gain the specific, in-demand skills employers need most.

“Micro” means small and focused—short, specialized learning blocks you can complete quickly. “Credential” means you’ve proven what you can do. Together, they’re a flexible, practical way to build your skills, fit learning into your busy schedule, and open doors to new career opportunities.

Explore ½ûÂþÌìÌà Microcredentials

With standalone and stackable options, you can choose a single microcredential or combine several to build toward a larger qualification.

Here are the current ½ûÂþÌìÌà Microcredentials available:

Fundamental Characteristics of Microcredentials

Every ½ûÂþÌìÌà microcredential has five fundamental characteristics:

1. SPECIFIC– Focuses on the exact competencies needed in the workplace.
2. AUTHENTICALLY ASSESSED – Demonstrates your abilities through real-world assessments.
3. EMPLOYER/EMPLOYMENT-RELEVANT – Designed in consultation with industry experts to reflect the skills local employers need.
4. SHORT DURATION – Shorter than traditional credentials, focusing only on specific skills.
5. STANDALONE OR STACKABLE – Earn a single microcredential or combine multiple microcredentials to form a larger credential or qualification. 

Earn Digital Badges That Prove Your Skills

When you complete a microcredential, you’ll earn a digital badge that verifies your new competencies. Each badge includes metadata that outlines what you learned and how you were assessed—giving employers a clear view of what you can do.

Share your achievements easily on:

• Résumés
• LinkedIn profiles
• E-portfolios
• Other digital platforms

If you stack multiple microcredentials toward a larger qualification, you’ll also earn a milestone badge—a visual record of your growing expertise.

Your skills—visible, verified, and recognized.

Ready to Boost Your Skills and Career?

Whether you want to upskill, reskill, or start a new career, ½ûÂþÌìÌà Microcredentials give you practical, employer-relevant skills and recognized credentials—on a schedule that works for you.

Start building your future today—one microcredential at a time.

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